Mechanical fixing of hearings prohibited; notices under section 143(2) require prior record study and a list of discussion points. Prohibits mechanical fixing of hearings and mandates that notices under notice u/s 143(2) be issued only after study of records and after noting points for discussion; hearing notices must include a list of points for the assessee to address. I.A.Cs should check compliance during inspections, the instruction applies to other direct taxes, and officers must bring the procedure to staff attention.
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Mechanical fixing of hearings prohibited; notices under section 143(2) require prior record study and a list of discussion points.
Prohibits mechanical fixing of hearings and mandates that notices under notice u/s 143(2) be issued only after study of records and after noting points for discussion; hearing notices must include a list of points for the assessee to address. I.A.Cs should check compliance during inspections, the instruction applies to other direct taxes, and officers must bring the procedure to staff attention.
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